Party Chief

GCW Engineering, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GCW Engineering, Inc. in Reno, NV seeks an experienced Survey Party Chief to organize and lead field survey crews, focusing on construction staking and getting accurate topographic and boundary data for projects.

The role requires five years of survey experience; LSIT preferred; must be able to work on-site in Reno, with strong plan review and equipment readiness to support ongoing engineering projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; further degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of survey experience; party chief experience.
• LSIT certification preferred; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees a survey crew and operations for the crew.
• Performs mathematical calculations: distances, bearings, traverses, elevations.
• Conducts field operations, data collection, and records data for topographic maps and ALTA/NSPS.
• Performs construction staking to mark precise locations per project plans.
• Operates survey instruments; maintains equipment in good condition.
• Assists engineers with as-built information and site conditions.

Skills

Field data collection

Field notes & sketches

Total Stations

Robotics knowledge

Trimble GPS

Construction stakeout

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor preferred

Tools

Total Stations

Data collectors

GPS data collection software

Job description

Description

Organizes and maintains field survey crew efficiently to complete assigned projects, with a strong focus on Construction Staking to support upcoming projects. Accurately collects, calculates, andrecords field data for topographic maps, record of survey maps, boundary surveys, and ALTA/NSPS. Reviews job specifications and plans fieldwork methods and costs.

This role requires working on-site in Reno, NV. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees a survey crew and all operations assigned to that particular crew, as well as ensures the accuracy of all work performed by the survey crew.


• Prepares and verifies mathematical calculations related to surveying and basic engineering; computes distances, bearings traverses, and elevations.


• Conducts project research, secures equipment, uses safety techniques, performs the survey operation, and handles the equipment, records data and other associated duties.


• Conduct construction staking to mark precise locations for buildings, rights-of-way, and utilities in accordance with project plans.


• Has knowledge of the operation, checking and basic field adjustments on transits, total stations, data collectors, levels, compass, tribrachs, and tripods.


• Keeps neat and orderly field notes for standard surveying operations: leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, profile and cross-section surveys.


• Enters field data and can produce positional information (i.e., leveling, traversing, topographic mapping) with either a hand-held calculator or micro-computer software.


• Reads and interprets construction plans, topographical maps, and final maps and records or survey.


• Operates and oversees the operation of survey instruments required to perform surveys including providing the proper care and cleaning of all instruments and equipment.


• Ensures all survey materials and equipment are clean, charged and in good working condition, and adequately stowed and loaded onto the survey truck each day.


• Assists engineers with as-built information, site conditions, and conflicts found with engineering plans as requested.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient with data collection techniques.


• Conventional field note taking and sketching skills.


• Knowledge of Total Stations.


• Knowledge of Robotics.


• Proficient with Trimble GPS data collection software.


• Skills in construction stakeout and horizontal/vertical control.


• Work may be conducted indoors and outdoor and is subject to extreme weather conditions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position may or may not have supervisory and/or oversight responsibilities.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science preferred.


• Minimum of five (5) years of survey experience, or a combination of survey experience and academic preparation.


• At least three (3) years of experience as a Party Chief.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• LSIT certification or ability to sit the LSIT exam is preferred. Valid driver's license and ability to drive company vehicles.

The responsibilities outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The employer reserves the right to modify this job description at any time or with or without notice.